Guyanese enjoying overseas success in GSCL triple crown

Jersey Cricket Club awards…

During the past week, Jersey Cricket Club hosted their annual award ceremony in New Jersey, United States of America. The cricket club had a fruitful 2019 season, claiming championship wins in the Garden State Cricket League Division Two 40 over Division, the Garden State Cricket League Division 2 Knockouts, and the Garden State Cricket League Division Two T20.

The award of “best batsman for 2019” was given to Vishwanath Rampaul, brother of former West Indies seamer Ravi Rampaul. Devendra Narain was awarded the “cricketer of the year”, the “best 40-over bowler”, the “MVP in the 40 overs and T20” and the “man of the final” in the 40-over tournament. Sean Stanislaus was awarded “best T20 batsman”, Randy Budhu was awarded “best fielder”, and Kumar Joseph was awarded “man of the final” in the T20 final.
The “most improved cricketer” award was given to Tarun Mandem, and the award for “commitment” went to Subie Harrypersaud. Mohendra Khuball bagged the most wickets and had the best average for the 40 overs division stage.
Captain Richie Ramsuchit is a former Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club (RHTY&SC) off-spinner, and vice-captain Avinash Ramsuchit is a former softball cricketer from Rose Hall Town, who learnt hardball cricket at Jersey City Cricket Club. Devendra Narain started his cricket at D’Edward Village Cricket Club before playing for Blairmont and for Guyana U-17.

Randy Budhu is a 16-year-old who hails from New Amsterdam. He started playing cricket with Jersey City only last year, and emerged as “the best fielder”, taking 10 out of 12 catches in the outfield.
Shailendra Shameer who played T20 is a former Guyana Under-19 player.
Mohendra Khublall, a former Number 45 Village Cricket Club player from Berbice, has represented three different regions in the USA Cricket Association National Championships.
Former RHTY&SC member Monish Singh is a member of the US club, Kumar Joseph is a former RHTY&SC U-19 cricketer who also played regional cricket for New York U-23.
This club has been around for 30 years, and this is the second triple crown championship it has won. The last one was won in 2012, when Jersey Cricket Club had copped 11 awards.